The Town FilesTexico, New Mexico
City in Curry County · population 956 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $95,900
- Household income
- $65,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 44.9
Texico is a city of 956 people in Curry County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $95,900, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks easier by car than 98% of New Mexico towns, better for families than 92% of New Mexico towns.
How Texico ranks
Percentile among New Mexico towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Mexico towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Texico is worth $95,900, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $65,000, which is more affordable than 94% of New Mexico towns. Median rent is $973 a month. 74.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Texico | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $95,900 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $973 | $916 |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 74.7% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Texico
| People | Texico | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.9 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.0% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.5% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 11.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 23.6% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | 15.3 min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 63.4% | 82.9% |
Weather in Texico
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 26.0°F. About 20.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.4 inches of snow (typical New Mexico town: 10.7 in). Expect about 70 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 96 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Texico since 1950, compared with 3 for the typical New Mexico town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 21, 1963 about 6.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 33 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 23, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 112 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 18, 1961.
Severe weather in Curry County since 1996
Curry County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2011 | Fire | FM-2897: Tire Fire |
| April 2, 2007 | Severe Storm | DR-1690: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3229: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Curry County
Curry County had 18,303 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,746 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Texico itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Texico
3 public schools with 562 students, about 15.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEXICO ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 251 | 15.7 |
| TEXICO HIGH | 9-12 | 179 | 16.3 |
| TEXICO MIDDLE | 6-8 | 132 | 14.7 |
Towns near Texico
- Farwell, TX0.8 mi · 1,425 people · home $149,000
- Clovis, NM8.9 mi · 38,567 people · home $169,400
- Bovina, TX12.9 mi · 1,699 people · home $113,700
- Cannon AFB, NM15.2 mi · 1,978 people · home —
- Muleshoe, TX21.5 mi · 5,160 people · home $98,600
- Portales, NM22.7 mi · 12,137 people · home $133,400
- Friona, TX25.4 mi · 4,171 people · home $125,500
Texico questions
Is Texico, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Texico scores better for retirees than 56% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 60%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.9).
How much does a house cost in Texico?
The median owner-occupied home in Texico is valued at $95,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,000, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $973 a month.
What is the weather like in Texico?
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 26.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 20.1 inches of precipitation a year and 13.4 inches of snow.
Does Texico get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Texico since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 21, 1963. The typical New Mexico town has had 3.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)